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For more than 60 years, people around the globe have recognized Florida’s Space Coast as America’s undeniable gateway to the stars. But have you ever wondered why NASA chose Cape Canaveral, Florida, as its launch site? Cape Canaveral was NASA’s location of choice for...

Here on Florida’s Space Coast, our version of a white Christmas is more likely to involve white sandy beaches than it is white snow. However, that never gets in the way of our holiday cheer. With all of the holiday events that took place this past month, it was...

When NASA announced the end to its 30-year Space Shuttle program in 2011, the future seemed bleak for not only NASA and Kennedy Space Center, but also for the Space Coast and its reputation as the go-to destination for viewing launches. Sure, the area would forever be...

November is officially over and we’re just now starting to clear out all of the Thanksgiving leftovers from the fridge. In addition to being stuffed with stuffing, this month was also cranberry-jam-packed with exciting space events and news. So strap in tight (if...

At first glance, rockets may seem like robust giants that can withstand anything. After all, they’re built to endure intense pressure and extreme speeds, right? While this is mostly true, rockets are also incredibly complex and surprisingly fragile. And engineers go...

It seems like October flew by in the blink of an eye. However, this month brought carved pumpkins, sweater weather, and most importantly tons of notable space exploration events to Florida’s Space Coast. Strap in and get ready to read all about the exciting outer...

Have you ever wondered why some Space Coast rocket launches are scheduled at seemingly random times, like early in the morning or in the middle of the night? Well, it’s not by chance. A rocket’s launch schedule is unique in that requires the careful consideration of...

September’s over, which means the smell of fresh school supplies is quickly fading and it’s time to start ushering in the crisp smell of cold air and crunchy leaves on the ground. Just kidding this is the Space Coast, we’ll probably still be smelling sunscreen in the...

The future of human spaceflight from Florida’s Space Coast has been a topic of speculation since the Space Shuttle program came to an end in 2011. Since the program launched their last crew aboard the Atlantis shuttle, U.S. astronauts have been piggybacking rides to...